For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,378 students in 46227, IN.
The top ranked public middle schools in 46227, IN are Southport Middle School and Rise Learning Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 46227 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Indiana public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in 46227, IN have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the Indiana public middle school average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 46227, IN Public Middle Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Southport Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5715 S Keystone
Indianapolis, IN 46227
(317) 789-4600
Indianapolis, IN 46227
(317) 789-4600
Gr: 7-8 | 1,210 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #22.
Rise Learning Center
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5391 S Shelby St
Indianapolis, IN 46227
(317) 789-1675
Indianapolis, IN 46227
(317) 789-1675
Gr: PK-12 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
46227, Indiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
4065 Asbury St
Indianapolis, IN 46227
(317) 226-4265
Indianapolis, IN 46227
(317) 226-4265
Gr: PK-6 | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
3919 Madison Ave Ste 100
Indianapolis, IN 46227
(317) 536-1028
Indianapolis, IN 46227
(317) 536-1028
Gr: 6-12 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 46227, IN?
The top ranked public middle schools in 46227, IN include Southport Middle School and Rise Learning Center.
How many public middle schools are located in 46227?
2 public middle schools are located in 46227.
What is the racial composition of students in 46227?
46227 public middle schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the Indiana public middle schools average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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